Brett Toth

BIRDSEED

► A first lieutenant in the U.S. Army who received a waiver to pursue an NFL career while serving as an active-duty soldier ... In the offseason, works as an instructor at Temple's ROTC program in Philadelphia

► Earned a degree in nuclear engineering ... Returned to a career in the military after serving as a graduate assistant for the Black Knights in 2018, taking a Basic Officer Leadership Course at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri ... As an engineer officer, learned about demolition, project management and construction ... Earned a platoon leader role with the 3rd Chemical Brigade doing Basic Combat Training

► Followed in the footsteps of numerous family members who served their country, including his father, Douglas, who is a Navy veteran ... His wife, Thereasa, was previously stationed in Korea

► Has supported Legacies Alive through the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative ... The foundation, which was created by combat veterans, is focused on strengthening and supporting Gold Star families

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

► Entered the NFL as a UDFA with the Eagles in 2019 ... Has held stints with Philadelphia (2019, '20-24), Arizona (2019) and Carolina (2023) ... Has played in 20 games with one start at RT and one start at RG

First job: "Bus boy at a Southern cooking buffet, and it was terrible." ... Bucket list: Seeing the Northern lights with his wife, who used to live in Alaska ... Desired talent: Ability to sing or play an instrument... Favorite movies: Gladiator and Cinderella Man ... Favorite TV show: Band of Brothers ... If he could be a fly on the wall for a moment in history: "A presidential inauguration, because you know there's national secrets. Kind of gets you thinking, almost like National Treasure."... Food that he couldn't live without: "My favorite, 100 percent, is shrimp and grits, but I couldn't do without sushi. There are just so many different assortments of sushi. Endless possibilities."

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